The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

to herself while she felt the heat rise on

likely because this was the first

who

feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see

actions were testimony to this, and her heart warmed

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

screen as his fingers danced on

tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived

the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then,

that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the

his head to stare at one of the

I won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only

[No problem]

echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

and I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes.

"Got it."

communication shut off after

head back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side

should be able to

were required by law

the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required

It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons.

at the moment, it was Hein

we can relax

the pen on the table and reclined

then blankly stared at

sure is

absence, but even after two years had passed, he was

role that

not think about

his chest tighten whenever he

all this time had passed, he couldn't move on from what

Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods.

such a situation to

Ding—!

received a

are doing. We are going to another planet in

times as heavy silence

breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw

he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake

'Calm down Ryan.'

his rough breathing, and even then,

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his fingers to

[Okay.]

contained a single word. And one that

up from his seat once he

of his hands on the desk

on, I need to

***

"We're here."

the black car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared

closed my eyes while breathing in

'Here I am.'

here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so

how I was feeling

like it was eating away at the little

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